Gaiter
Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪtər/
Gaiter (noun)
- a piece of clothing worn over the lower part of the leg to keep it dry or clean.
- a protective covering for shoes, often used in wet or muddy conditions.
- a type of legwear worn in the past, often as part of a uniform.
Examples
- The hiker wore gaiters to keep mud off his pants.
- Gaiters are useful for keeping debris out of boots.
Common collocations: wear gaiters, attach gaiters, protect shoes, waterproof gaiters, wear gaiters